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  Cobol - Cobol Code Optimization

  Andy Vickler

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  This audiobook is a practical, hands-on guide to COBOL code optimization. It provides basic principles and techniques for writing efficient, high-level COBOL programs. The audiobook assumes that you are an experienced programmer and want to learn how to develop high performance applications using the latest tools and techniques. The audiobook is also a practical guide to developing high performance applications by optimizing both COBOL code and the application. 
  The audiobook targets IT professionals who are responsible for the day-to-day development and maintenance of business applications written in COBOL. The audiobook introduces essential concepts of performance analysis and optimization. It also covers many tools and techniques including some advanced techniques such as parallelization, multiprocessing, virtual machines, and XML parsing. With the help of hands-on examples, real world case studies, process maps, and a full-scale application, this audiobook teaches professionals and students alike how to build high performance applications using the latest techniques for optimizing COBOL code using safe hooks provided by COBOL compilers as well as unit testing services. 
  This audiobook will teach programmers how to identify and eliminate redundant code with COBOL code optimization techniques. It includes high-level, simple to understand illustrations on program design, programming principles, data structures, debugging techniques, and provides a complete overview of COBOL programming language. 
  If you truly see yourself as a coding enthusiast, then this is the audiobook for you. Even if you're a newcomer to coding, this audiobook will make you an expert in COBOL code optimization, and help you diminish many of the painful effects of repeated errors from careless errors.

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  Skylab: The History and Legacy...

  Charles River Editors

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  During the Space Race, many people envisioned a future in which space travel would be a common undertaking for ordinary citizens. Just as riding in an airplane was once a daring endeavor, travel by rocket could be refined and made safer over time. That collective aspiration to someday take part in dreams NASA brought to life was integral to inspiring public interest in the space program. However, in the years following Apollo 11 in 1969, popular enthusiasm for space travel waned, and dreams of vacationing like the Jetsons gave way to more grounded goals. The level of interest NASA enjoyed would never again be comparable to the culturally defining moments of the agency’s most celebrated missions during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs.  
  	Nonetheless, in 1972 and 1973, NASA sent nine astronauts to spend extended periods of time living in a craft named Skylab, the very first experimental American space station. Though Skylab would not last long, and the International Space Station remains far more famous, Skylab’s history is one of ingenuity and challenge, as well as how NASA found itself without a mission after the triumph of the Apollo Program. 

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  Atomic Hide-and-Seek - The...

  John Harpoon

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  In the annals of modern history, few inventions have cast as long and dark a shadow as the atomic bomb. Its birth marked a seismic shift in human capability, wielding the power to obliterate entire cities and reshape geopolitical landscapes. Yet, from its inception, the atom's power has not merely been a matter of spectacle but of concealment. Beneath the publicized detonations and treaty negotiations lies a quieter, more insidious game—one where nations and non-state actors seek to hide their most devastating weapons in plain sight. 
  This hidden game began almost as soon as the atomic bomb was developed. During the Manhattan Project, secrecy was paramount, not just to protect scientific progress but to ensure strategic advantage. The veil of secrecy surrounding nuclear weapons set the stage for an enduring tradition of concealment. As the technology proliferated, so too did the techniques for hiding these weapons: underground silos, mobile launchers, and entire programs buried under bureaucratic misdirection. The Cold War, in particular, saw the emergence of elaborate strategies of obfuscation, where intelligence agencies and military powers engaged in a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek. 
  At the heart of this game lies a paradox. The destructive potential of nuclear weapons is unparalleled, yet their true power is magnified when shrouded in uncertainty. A hidden arsenal not only evades preemptive strikes but also exerts a psychological toll on adversaries, forcing them to account for every possibility. This uncertainty has become a tool of diplomacy, coercion, and deterrence, embedding itself deeply into the fabric of international relations.

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  Get in the Game - How to Level...

  Jonathan Stringfield

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  In Get in the Game: How to Level Up Your Business with Gaming, Esports, and Emerging Technologies, decorated gaming and social media research and marketing executive Jonathan Stringfield delivers a roadmap to understanding and navigating marketing and business integrations into the gaming ecosystem: who plays games (and why), how modern games are created and oriented around the world of esports, and where brands can get involved with modern games. 
   
   
   
  This book explains the breadth and depth of the gaming audience, describing the rapidly changing demographics of modern games and the various motivations gamers have for playing games. It also unpacks the history of gaming and how it has impacted the creative processes and output from the industry. Finally, it offers a practical guide for brands wishing to integrate themselves into new gaming environments, with an emphasis on maximizing success for marketers, developers, content creators, and fans. 
   
   
   
  Perfect for marketing strategists, brand managers, and chief marketing officers, Get in the Game will also earn a place in the libraries of executives seeking to connect with the misunderstood yet largest segment in consumer entertainment.

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  Mastering Data Science and...

  Finnley Harper

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  "Mastering Data Science and Analytics: The Power of Data: From Analysis to Action in the Modern World" is a comprehensive guide that illuminates the transformative potential of data in today's digital age. This book is invaluable for people and organizations looking to fully utilize data to support well-informed decision-making and accomplish strategic goals.  
  From the foundational principles of data science to advanced analytical techniques, each chapter offers a systematic approach to understanding and applying key concepts. This practical approach ensures that readers not only learn the theory but also gain the skills to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data effectively. These skills will provide valuable insights into patterns, trends, and relationships that can inform strategic initiatives and drive organizational success. 
  This book demonstrates the tangible impact of data science and analytics across various industries and domains through real-world case studies and practical examples. Whether you're a seasoned data professional looking to deepen your expertise or a novice eager to embark on a journey into the world of data, this book provides the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today's data-driven landscape. 
  Moreover, this book is about more than just data science and analytics. It's about doing it right. The significance of ethical deliberations and conscientious data practices is underscored, guaranteeing that readers approach data science with honesty and awareness of the wider societal consequences. By mastering data analytics, readers can drive innovation, unlock new opportunities, and design a brighter future in the modern world—all while adhering to ethical norms.

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  The Real Issue in Nursing Stress...

  Patrice M Foster

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  Sometimes, do you just want to stay at home and soak in your bathtub because the thought of going to work and seeing other people deal with illness, pain, injury, or death scares you? 
  Do you still believe that being a nurse is one of the best and most fulfilling things to ever happen to you, and are looking for a guide to help protect your mental health from all the issues associated with your job? 
  If you’ve answered YES,This book will help you understand the real issues in nursing stress and mental illness and help you deal with them, improving your career experience! 
  Being a nurse requires you to devote so much time to caring for others that you might forget to take care of yourself. However, no matter what you experience every day, it is important to protect your mental well-being because your job depends on it, and your health is just as precious as anyone else’s. 
  Probably you are wondering… 
  What does it mean to “take care of your mental health”? 
  Where do you begin? 
  How do you deal with different patients every day without being emotionally attached? 
  Will your experience get better? 
  How do you know that you are having mental issues? 
  These and many more questions are comprehensively covered in this book!From it, you will discover: 
  ·      The truth about the magnitude of your workload and the common challenges faced by all nurses 
  ·      What depression is, its symptoms, its main causes in nurses, and how to deal with it 
  ·      What anxiety is, its symptoms, what causes nursing anxiety, and what to do in case you experience it

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